Panduit CU QN TRUNKCAT6UTP Plenum Stdpkg 17FT PK1 - QCPBCCB0001F017

Panduit QCPBCCB0001F017 Cat6 UTP Copper Trunk Cable Plenum 17ft

Overview

The Panduit QCPBCCB0001F017 is a pre-terminated Category 6 UTP copper trunk cable in a plenum-rated jacket, cut to 17 feet and packaged as a single unit. Designed for structured cabling in enterprise network infrastructure deployments, it suits high-density horizontal runs in data centers, telecommunications rooms, and commercial office builds where both performance and fire-code compliance are non-negotiable. The 250 MHz bandwidth headroom and 1 Gbps data rate make it a straightforward fit for any standard Gigabit Ethernet backbone or horizontal distribution segment.

Key Features

• Category 6 / 250 MHz Bandwidth: Cat6 certification at 250 MHz provides double the bandwidth headroom of Cat5e — meaning you stay well clear of headroom limits even under high channel utilization, and the link has runway for 10GBASE-T on shorter segments.
• 1 Gbps Data Rate: Rated for full Gigabit Ethernet throughput, so every port on your PoE switch or patch panel running through this trunk operates at wire speed without degradation from cable limitations.
• UTP (Unshielded) Construction: Unshielded twisted-pair keeps installation straightforward — no grounding requirements, no shield drain wires to terminate, and no continuity checks for shield integrity. The right pick for standard commercial environments without heavy EMI sources.
• Plenum (CMP) Jacket Rating: Plenum-rated jacketing meets fire-code requirements for air-handling spaces above drop ceilings and under raised floors. Skip this and you face a rework on any AHJ inspection — specifying plenum from the start avoids that conversation entirely.
• Pre-cut 17-Foot Length: Factory-terminated at exactly 17 feet, this trunk eliminates field termination labor and measurement error on fixed-length runs — consistently crimped connectors and no variance between installers.
• TIA-568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 Compliance: Meets both the North American TIA standard and the international ISO/IEC 11801 standard, so the channel is documentable and testable against either framework. Important for enterprise sites that require certified cabling documentation for warranty or audit purposes.
• UL Listed: UL listing is a baseline code requirement for plenum-space cabling in most US jurisdictions. Confirmed here — no substitution risk on the job site.

Integration & Compatibility

The QCPBCCB0001F017 integrates with any standard RJ-45 patching ecosystem — Panduit QuickNet patch panels, third-party patch panels, and wall-plate jacks conforming to TIA-568-C.2. The Cat6 UTP rating is compatible with 10/100/1000BASE-T switching gear from all major vendors. For IP security deployments, it supports PoE and PoE+ delivery (IEEE 802.3af/at) over the full 17-foot run without voltage drop concerns at that distance. Pair with a structured cabling management solution for organized, auditable horizontal distribution. Not rated for 10GBASE-T on longer runs — Cat6 10G performance is distance-dependent; verify channel length if 10G is a future requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the QCPBCCB0001F017 suitable for plenum air-handling spaces?

A: Yes. This cable carries a plenum (CMP) jacket rating, making it compliant for installation in air-handling ceiling and floor spaces where fire codes require plenum-rated materials.

Q: What data rate does the QCPBCCB0001F017 support?

A: The cable is rated for 1 Gbps (Gigabit Ethernet) at 250 MHz bandwidth, meeting TIA-568-C.2 Category 6 specifications.

Q: Does the QCPBCCB0001F017 require shielding or grounding at termination points?

A: No. This is a UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable. No shield drain wire, no grounding requirement at patch panels or jacks — standard RJ-45 termination applies.

Q: Which standards does the QCPBCCB0001F017 comply with?

A: It complies with TIA-568-C.2, ISO/IEC 11801, and is UL Listed — covering both North American and international structured cabling frameworks.

Q: Can the QCPBCCB0001F017 carry PoE or PoE+ for IP devices?

A: Yes. Cat6 UTP at 17 feet supports IEEE 802.3af (PoE, up to 15.4W) and 802.3at (PoE+, up to 30W) delivery without voltage drop issues at that run length.

James Everett

The QCPBCCB0001F017 is a factory-terminated Cat6 UTP plenum trunk at 17 feet — a spec combination I see repeatedly on high-density data center floor builds and telecom room cross-connects where the AHJ enforces plenum requirements and the install team can't afford field-termination variance across hundreds of ports. The 250 MHz rating gives you real headroom above the 100 MHz Cat5e floor, and the TIA-568-C.2 / ISO/IEC 11801 dual compliance means the channel documents cleanly under either audit framework.

Technical Highlights:

• 250 MHz / Cat6 Bandwidth: At 250 MHz, this trunk comfortably clears the 100 MHz Cat5e ceiling — relevant if your switching gear will ever push 10GBASE-T on short segments, since Cat6 supports 10G up to 37–55m under the right conditions.
• Plenum (CMP) Jacket: Plenum rating isn't optional in air-handling spaces — it's a code item. Specifying CMP upfront avoids a costly jacket swap on re-inspection; this cable satisfies that requirement out of the box.
• UTP Construction: No grounding path needed. On a 17-foot horizontal run in a standard commercial space, UTP is the correct shielding choice — STP adds cost and termination complexity with no benefit unless you're routing past high-EMI equipment.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 17 feet, this trunk is sized for short horizontal segments — patch panel to first consolidation point, or telecom room to nearby wall-plate. Verify your channel map before ordering; fixed-length factory trunks aren't field-adjustable.
• UTP is the right call for standard commercial EMI environments, but if your run passes within 3 inches of fluorescent ballasts, VFDs, or unshielded power conduit, consider an STP variant — the UTP construction here offers no shield protection in those scenarios.

For structured cabling builds in enterprise telecom rooms or data center top-of-rack horizontal distribution — specifically where plenum fire-code compliance, dual-standard documentation, and consistent factory terminations are project requirements — the QCPBCCB0001F017 is a direct fit.